Datacenter Administrator

Paycom Software Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom Software Inc. is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Manager to oversee daily DC activity at the OKC location. You will design deployments, document processes, and mentor junior staff to improve efficiency in a fast-paced data center environment.

Responsibilities include leading hardware deployments, writing SOPs, and coordinating with systems teams on power, cooling, and capacity requirements. This is a non-remote, full-time role with 24/7 shift coverage expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4-6 years of related experience in data centers.
• Knowledge of datacenter HVAC, CRAC, cooling technologies.
• Datacenter power, UPS, generator operations.
• Datacenter fire suppression systems and LAN/WAN.
• Structured Cabling and Ethernet/Fiber Cabling.
• Emerging Technology Trends and Best Practices.
• Tools for equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Data Center day-to-day.
• Assist with data center design and architecture.
• Write documentation and SOPs for Data Center Operations.
• Lead new hardware implementations with systems teams.
• Install network and systems equipment; rack, stack, cabling.
• Monitor power, cooling, and capacity; ensure uptime.
• Participate in rotating 24/7 shift and on-call rotations.
• Provide feedback to refine operational processes.

Skills

DC operations

HVAC cooling

Power & UPS

Cable management

Documentation

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: OKC Data Center - Oklahoma City, OK 73119Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Information TechnologyThis position is not eligible for sponsorship and Paycom is unable to support an optional or curricular practical training (OPT/CPT) program. Paycom is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

Not a remote work position.

Manages the Data Center and related mechanical devices. Manages and designs hardware deployments and cabling inside the Data Center. Documents the network and data center processes and performs related tasks. Mentors junior team members and helps increase their effectiveness and skillset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for operation and maintenance of the Data Center, including all day-to-day activities
• Assists with data center design and architecture
• Writes documentation and SOP for Data Center Operations
• Brings forward opportunities for improvement and architecture changes. Ability to lead new hardware implementations and working with systems teams to determine power and cooling requirements.
• Performs installation of network and systems equipment (rack, stack and cabling).
• Removing equipment when decommissioned
• Monitor facilities for power, cooling and other capacity needs.
• Operating generators and switchgear under minimal or no supervision
• Required to participate in a periodic rotating shift schedule to ensure coverage of the 24/7 operation of Data Centers.

Regular shifts consist of a rotation that includes weekends, evenings, overnight shifts, or holidays as required

In addition, on-call rotations outside of the regular shift are required

Provide feedback on and refinement of data center operational processes

Establishes specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements.

Maintains Data Center performance by performing monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting problems; escalating problems to Data Center Team Lead

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Perform regular walkthroughs of all facilities.

Documents specific duties, activities, problems solved and issues resolved

Performs training.

Attends meetings and serves on committees, as requested

Performs additional duties and assignments as requested

QualificationsMINIMUM BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Experience:

• 4-6 years of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Datacenter HVAC, CRAC, cooling technologies
• Datacenter power, UPS, generator operations, etc
• Datacenter fire suppression systems (FM200, HFC125, etc)
• General knowledge of datacenter design and construction
• LAN/WAN
• Structured Cabling
• Ethernet and Fiber Cabling
• Emerging Technology Trends
• Datacenter Best Practice and Industry Standard Methodology
• Tools for equipment installation

Skills/Abilities:

• Evaluate critical systems, prioritize workflow and determine solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies
• Provide technical assistance for computer problems
• Read and understand technical manuals
• Work for extended time at keyboard/terminal
• Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and coworkers
• Value open, honest communication
• Eager to be transparent and truthful as a primary matter of course

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee must have the ability to climb and work from ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This role operates in a data center environment where potential hazards may include exposed cabling, electrical equipment, raised flooring, and trip hazards.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud due to continuous server and cooling system operation.

Paycom is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Paycom makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Paycom wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Paycom does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department.

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